Aurelia's POV
My head throbbed as consciousness slowly returned. The room spun around me, and for a moment, I couldn't remember where I was or how I'd gotten there. Then it all came crashing back—Dante, the shaman, their horrifying plan. I bolted upright, heart racing, only to find myself alone in the library.
They'd left me here, locked away like a toy to be played with later. But I knew they'd be back soon to finish what they'd started. I had to get out of here, and fast.
I stumbled to my feet, ignoring the wave of dizziness that threatened to send me back to the floor. My body ached from the earlier confrontation, but I pushed the pain aside. There had to be a way out of this room.
I tried the door first, of course. Locked tight, as expected. The windows were barred, and even if I
